Civil aviation news
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August 5, 2026
DJI Enterprise published a Drone as First Responder scaling guide on August 4, one day after the FCC's proposal to prohibit imports and sales of foreign-made drone docking stations hit the Federal…
The EDGE defense group, of the United Arab Emirates, carried out new flight tests of its latest unmanned aerial vehicle, the JERNAS-M, a system that departs from the traditional drone concept…
ATC failed to halt commercial traffic as Trump’s helicopter departed the White House.
The LATAM Airlines Group presented its financial and operating results for the second quarter of the year, a period in which it recorded a net profit of $125 million and a margin…
The Runway SAFE-T Act is aimed at reducing runway incursions through better airport vehicle training and safety technology.
Allegiant says most attrition involves junior Minneapolis pilots, forcing schedule cuts while the airline expands cargo flying.
Hill Helicopters has completed the first run of its clean-sheet GT50 turboshaft. At 03:51 BST on 20 July 2026, the starter accelerated Prototype No. 1 to 15% N1 and the engine fired. During its…
Special weekend at Angers-Marcé on 29-30 August 2026. In September 1981, at Angers-Avrillé—a since-vanished airfield—a group of light-aviation enthusiasts, weary of watching the heritage…
The helicopter marked generations of aviators in medevac, operational transport, support to the population... The post SA 330 Puma ends 47 years of operations in French Guiana first appeared…
In a high-level strategic move to accelerate its restructuring plan, Air India has formally appointed…
LATAM Airlines Group closed the second quarter of 2026 with a net profit of US$125 million, demonstrating resilience despite a scenario marked by a significant rise in costs related to…
The FAA has issued a warning to pilots flying near Washington's Mount Rainier National Park about potential hazards involving active helicopter operations. Learn about the uncharted Kautz Creek…
China has officially unveiled the GJ-3A, a new reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that emerges as a potential rival to the American MQ-9B SkyGuardian. The aircraft…
One-owner history, low-time factory overhauled engines, and complete original logs highlight versatile twin.
LATAM Group released its financial and operational results for the second quarter of the year, maintaining solidity in its business model thanks to disciplined execution of…
TAM Aviação Executiva arrives at the 2026 LABACE consolidating, for the ninth consecutive time, its position as the largest exhibitor at Latin America's leading business aviation trade show…
Baykar's unmanned combat aircraft employed TEBER-82 and TOLUN munitions against targets... The post KIZILELMA releases guided weapons from internal bay for the first time first appeared…
Aerolíneas Argentinas officially announced a new promotion for travelling around Argentina, offering a 20% discount and financing of up to 12 interest-free instalments with banks and cards…
Using the KOMPROMAT playbook — after all, Patrushev once led the FSB, successor to the KGB — Nikolai Patrushev left his mark on his visit to Brasília. Nelson During, DefesaNet Editor. 05 August…
After the leadership change at IndiGo, where Elbers stepped down in favor of Walh, Air India is also seeing a change: Campbell Wilson departs and Tewolde Gebremariam arrives. Air India press release…
Ligurian airline AIRIDEA announced in a statement that Andrea Giustini is now part of its shareholder base with 8.25%. But the target is 33%. Who is Andrea Giustini and what does he do Photo by…
Delta Air Lines Pushes Ahead With Non-Stop Riyadh Flights From October 23 Despite Middle East Unrest
The Middle East remains in turmoil, and many international carriers have abandoned plans to resume flights to the region as tensions between Iran and the United States show no sign of coming to a…
LATAM Airlines Group released its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting…
The carrier is also expanding service for NFL games, music festivals, and other events this fall.
Naples Airport in Florida is nearing completion of a solar project, installing 270 rooftop panels to generate 100 kilowatts daily. The new sustainability initiative highlights the airport's ongoing…
Low-cost airline Ryanair continues to strengthen its growth pace during the period of highest demand…
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into a safety incident involving the presidential helicopter Marine One during the takeoff of the…
Brazilian airline Azul announced it carried more than 230,400 passengers on routes to and from Portugal in the first half of the year, an increase of 34% compared to the period…
Ryanair carried 22.2 million passengers in July 2026, the highest monthly figure in the Irish airline's history. The result represents 7% growth compared to the same…
Transavia will launch a new air link between Brussels and Porto, strengthening its presence at Brussels Airport and the range of flights between Belgium and Portugal. The new route will start…
